Required skills

techniques for handling hazardous waste

safe manual handling techniques

safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment including personal protective equipment

communication skills to determine clarify and inform work requirements and report hazards incidents or accidents

literacy and numeracy skills to identify recyclable and waste materials

organisational and selfmanagement skills to complete required tasks according to supervisor instructions and workplace policies and procedures

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve problems and maintenance issues identified during the course of work

Required knowledge

different types of waste and recyclable materials and associated disposal techniques

broad working knowledge of relevant federal state or territory and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS and waste disposal

workplace policies and procedures regarding general maintenance

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant hand tools and equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to select prepare use maintain and clean the required tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions workplace policies and procedures and manufacturers instructions

minor maintenance and repair of property and structural finishes and the collection and disposal of all types of waste

knowledge of different types of waste and associated disposal methods

maintaining different types of property and structures on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills in an environment that allows for application of minor maintenance works and identification collection and disposal of hazardous and general waste

access to maintenance tools and equipment including personal protective equipment

access to waste disposal points

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of candidate demonstrating appropriate planning and preparation for work choosing and using tools appropriate to task being undertaken collecting and disposing of waste or recyclable material reporting incidents and accidents and storing tools and materials to achieve required work requirements

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to carrying out general maintenance

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SIFBGMB Provide general grounds care

SIFBGM001B Provide general grounds care.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Appropriate staff may include:

Property may include:

Minor maintenance requirements may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Structures may include:

Structural finishes may include:

Tools may include:

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Cleaning equipment may include:

Waste and recyclable material may include:

Hazardous waste may include:

Corrective action may include:

Waste receptacles may include:

Disposal point may include: